Souq Okaz
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Souq Okaz

~40 km north-east of Taif · festival season

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In pre-Islamic times Okaz was the greatest market of the Arabs, where poets competed. The festival revives it with poetry, theatre, crafts and traditional food.

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  • Visit during the festival for the full experience.

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